German word

Sozialdemokrat

Pronunciation

IPA/zoˈt͡si̯aːldemoˌkʁaːt/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsocial democrat

Example

Viele Sozialdemokraten unterstützen das Gesetz.

Many social democrats support this bill.

Illustration for Sozialdemokrat (social democrat)

More examples

Er ist Sozialdemokrat und engagiert sich in der Kommune.

He is a social democrat and is active in the municipality.

Core concept

A political supporter whose democratic aims include reducing social and economic inequality.

Common phrases

  • ein Sozialdemokrat

    a social democrat

  • Sozialdemokrat sein

    be a social democrat

  • gegen Sozialdemokraten argumentieren

    argue against social democrats

Similar words

SPD: The German Social Democratic Party, organized for political activity and government.
Sozialist: A person who supports socialist ideas centered on economic equality and public management.
Politiker: A public-office holder involved in shaping policy and conducting political activities.
Abgeordneter: A legislator elected to represent people in a national or state assembly.

Definition in German

Eine Person, die eine sozialdemokratische Partei unterstützt oder als Mitglied in ihr tätig ist.

Word origin

The word combines German sozial with Demokrat, a learned borrowing formed from Greek elements associated with demokratia.

Usage tips

  • The noun names a person, while the related adjective is sozialdemokratisch and remains lowercase in German.

Opposites

  • Rechterright-wingernoun

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